HGV2 Recovery Driver - Days

Commercial Metal Forming; Remote; GBP 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK breakdown and recovery organisation is seeking HGV Recovery Drivers. You will attend roadside breakdowns and provide excellent customer service. Ideal candidates include experienced HGV Class 2 drivers or newly passed drivers. Competitive pay starting at £14.88 per hour, with potential earnings exceeding £40,000 depending on hours and incentives. Comprehensive training and long-term career paths available.

Benefits

Paid training

Company pension

Staff discounts and benefits programme

Qualifications

• Max 6 points for minor offences; No DD / DR / CD endorsements.
• Prefer 1-year HGV driving experience; or newly passed HGV drivers with prior experience in 7.5T vehicles or buses/coaches.

Responsibilities

• Attend roadside breakdowns of cars and vans.
• Recover and transport vehicles to garages or customers' homes.
• Provide calm, reassuring customer service in stressful situations.

Skills

Experienced HGV Class 2 drivers

Confident dealing with the public

Able to work in all weather conditions

Education

HGV Class 2 (LGV C) licence

Valid Driver CPC

Tools

Digital tachograph card

Job description

HGV Recovery Driver (Days)

Locations: Glasgow, Rotherham, Aylesford, Walsall, Hickstead, Northampton, Birmingham & Bradford

Available Start Dates: 5th January, 12th January and 26th January 2026

Contract: Full-time, 4-month temp (via agency), weekly pay (Extension or permanent offer may be possible depending on business needs)

About The Role

We’re recruiting HGV Recovery Drivers to work for one of the UK’s leading breakdown and recovery organisations.

Responsibilities

• Attending roadside breakdowns of cars and vans
• Recovering and transporting vehicles to garages or customers homes
• Providing calm, reassuring customer service in stressful situations
• Working outdoors in all weather, independently and professionally

Ideal Candidates

• Experienced HGV Class 2 drivers
• Newly passed Class 2 drivers with strong large vehicle/commercial experience

What This Role Suits

• Enjoy helping people, not just moving freight
• Want variety and problem‑solving instead of repetitive routes
• Can stay calm and professional when customers are stressed or worried

Requirements

• Licence: HGV Class 2 (LGV C) or above; Max 6 points for minor offences; No DD / DR / CD endorsements
• Driver Cards & Compliance: Valid Driver CPC; Digital tachograph card; Good knowledge of Drivers Hours and compliance
• Experience & Skills: Prefer 1‑year HGV driving experience; or freshly passed HGV drivers with prior experience in 7.5T vehicles or buses / coaches; Confident dealing with the public; Able to work in all weather conditions; Self‑motivated and calm under pressure

Training Provided

Full paid induction and training: Week 1 Birmingham (classroom and practical), Week 2 Walsall (further technical and operational training), Week 3 Local depot (on‑the‑job training and mentoring). All travel, accommodation and food expenses are paid during the first two weeks.

Shifts

• 4 on / 4 off day shift rota
• Average 40 hours per week over the year
• Hours: 08:00‑19:00 (11 paid hours including breaks)
• Overtime available at end of shifts and on extra days

Pay

First 12 Weeks:

• Basic: £14.88 per hour
• Overtime: £16.27 per hour
• Estimated OTE: £33,000 per year

After 12 weeks:

• Basic: £14.88 per hour
• Overtime: £28.00 per hour
• Estimated OTE: £35,000 per year

Some Recovery Patrols can earn £40,000+ depending on hours worked and incentives.

Potential Permanent Package

• Additional bonuses and incentives
• Company pension
• Staff discounts and benefits programme
• Clear long‑term career paths within a major UK brand (extension or permanent offers are not guaranteed)

Vetting

• Identity and Right to Work checks
• 2 years of references
• DBS check
• Adverse credit check

You Must Declare Any

• Unspent criminal convictions or cautions (UK or abroad)
• CCJs, IVAs or bankruptcies

Why Apply?

• Combine professional driving with genuinely helping people
• No multi‑drops or depot waiting around
• Paid training and uniform provided
• Work with a respected national motoring organisation
• Real potential for a long‑term career